1987 Volvo 760
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Drive smoothly: avoid fast starts, hard braking and tire screeching.
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Tire wear increases with speed.
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Do not change wheel location unless necessary.
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Correct front wheel alignment is very important.
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Unbalanced wheels impair tire economy and driving comfort.
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Hitting curbs can damage the tires and/or wheels permanently.
Flat spots
All tires become warm during use. On cooling, when the vehicle is parked, the tires have a tendency to
distort slightly forming flat spots. These flat spots can cause vibrations similar to the vibrations caused
by imbalanced wheels.
They do, however, disappear when the tire warms up. The tendency to form flat spots depends on the
type of cord used in the tire. Remember that, in cold weather, it takes longer for the tire to warm up and
consequently longer for the flat spot to disappear.
Snow tires, studded tires, snow chains
Tires for winter use:
Use snow tires fitted to either the standard 15" wheel rims or, alternatively, steel wheel rims designed
for the 760. Suitable tire size: 185/65R15 (on all four wheels) or 175/70R15 (on all four wheels).
Consult your local dealer!
Do not mix tires of different design, as this could negatively affect overall tire road-grip, especially
during slippery road conditions!
Studded tires should be run-in 300-600 miles (500-1000 km), during which the car should be driven as
smoothly as possible to give the studs the opportunity to seat properly in the tires. The car tires should
have the same rotational direction throughout their entire lifetime. In other words, if you wish to rotate
the wheels, make sure that the same wheels are always on the same side of the car.
Tire chains can be used on the rear wheels if the chains do not project too far from the tire and chafe
against the brake caliper or other components.
Strap-on emergency chains must not be used since the clearance between the brake caliper and the
wheel rim is inadequate
WARNING!
Special wheel rims for air dams
Only special wheel rims, tested and approved by Volvo, are suitable for use with the air dam installed
on the 760.
pg. 68 Wheels and tires
Checking and correcting tire pressure
Check the tire pressure when refueling.
The tire pressure should be corrected only when the tires are cold. With warm tires, correct only when
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